Sphenopalatine ganglion block for pain control after septoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

Introduction: Septoplasty corrects a deviated nasal septum (DNS) and improves nasal obstruction. Sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) effectively reduces postoperative pain after septoplasty, but conclusive evidence is still lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to comprehensively evaluate the analgesic efficacy of SPGB in septoplasty patients.

Dry versus wet temporalis fascia graft in type-I tympanoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the efficacy of dry versus wet temporalis fascia graft among patients undergoing type-I tympanoplasty.

Methods: Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and CENTRAL databases were screened from inception until July 2022. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the quality of included RCTs.

The effect of intranasal irrigation with epinephrine solution on intraoperative visualization and bleeding during FESS.

Purpose: Bleeding during Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) can have adverse effect on surgical outcomes. This study evaluates if there is any benefit of adding epinephrine to the saline nasal irrigation in patients undergoing elective FESS for chronic rhinosinusitis.

Methods: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study was performed.

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Among the General Population in Jordan.

Pandemics are claimed to result in certain stressors. However, the potential psychological impact of a pandemic is often overlooked. The current study aimed to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jordanians and to evaluate the influence of the socio-demographic variables on this impact.

COVID-19: an update and cardiac involvement.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects host cells through angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptors, leading to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related pneumonia, and also causing acute cardiac injury and chronic damage to the cardiovascular system. The purpose of this review is primarily reviewing the COVID-19 disease, including pathogen, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment with particular attention to cardiovascular involvement based on the current evidence. COVID-19 remains a threat to global public health.

Case report: synovial sarcoma of the axilla with brachial plexus involvement.

Background: Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma which most commonly affects the extremities of young adults. Axilla involvement by this sarcoma is very rare especially with involvement of the brachial plexus. This combination adds to the challenge in approaching such tumors which might significantly affect survival and function.

Predictors of temporary epicardial pacing wires use after valve surgery.

Background: Although temporary cardiac pacing is infrequently needed, temporary epicardial pacing wires are routinely inserted after valve surgery. As they are associated with infrequent, but life threatening complications, and the decreased need for postoperative pacing in a group of low risk patients; this study aims to identify the predictors of temporary cardiac pacing after valve surgery.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively on 400 consecutive valve surgery patients between May 2002 and December 2012 was performed.

Coronary artery bypass grafting: 30-day operative morbidity analysis in 1046 patients.

Background: To determine the rate and risk factors of three operative complications (renal failure, pneumonia, and sternal wound infection) within 30 days after isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.

Methods: Medical records of 1,046 consecutive patients between the years 2005 and 2009 were reviewed. Demographic data and peri-operative information were collected and analyzed.

Coronary artery bypass: predictors of 30-day operative mortality in Jordanians.

To determine the risk factors and rate of 30-day operative mortality among Jordanian patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass surgery, we reviewed the records (January, 2005 to July, 2009) of 1,046 consecutive patients. Demographic and perioperative data were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis. The 30-day operative mortality rate was 5.

Cutaneous cysts of the head and neck.

Purpose: A retrospective study on the features of cutaneous cysts of the head and neck as seen in a North Jordanian population.

Patients And Methods: The records of the Department of Pathology at Jordan University of Science and Technology were reviewed for patients with cutaneous cysts of the head and neck during the 12-year period extending between 1991 and 2002. Applicable records were retrieved, reviewed, and analyzed.

Congenital associated malformations in a sample of Jordanian patients with cleft lip and palate.

Purpose: To report the prevalence of associated congenital malformations in Jordanian subjects with oral clefts.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study of 196 cleft patients was carried out at the Cleft Centre at King Abdullah University Hospital and Maxillofacial Unit at Jordan University of Science and Technology during the period December 2005 to September 2006. Data were collected by interviewing the parents or patients and reviewing the patient's medical records.

Basal cell carcinoma of the maxillofacial region: site distribution and incidence rates in Arab/Jordanians, 1991 to 2000.

Purpose: We sought to estimate the incidence rates and disease trends for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the maxillofacial region in the civilian population in the north of Jordan.

Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken of all BCCs of the maxillofacial region diagnosed at the Regional Histopathology Department during the period 1991 to 2000.

Results: The age-adjusted rate for BCC in 1992 was 6.